I was born in Richwood in the old Sacred Heart Hospital in 1964, raised Fayetteville WV, I am very proud of being born a WV Mountaineer, But currently slumming in Lexington KY. I have been back to WV many times and attended the Richwood Ramp Festival in 2022.
I love hearing people's stories, especially enjoy hearing about being born in a small town. I am also proud of being from West Virginia. A wonderful state with great scenery and wonderful towns like Richwood. I enjoyed my visit there and was able to talk to some very nice people. I'm glad you are able to get back to the state some. Thank you for watching and commenting.
My hometown. Deitz Spencer was a high end clothing store on one end and a high end shoe store in the other. At one time, in 1966, after I had graduated from RHS, I worked at the shoe store. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you for the history of the building. It sounds like it was a great store. I am happy that this video brought back memories. Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
Richwood Nicholas County what a great town. Yes they have had the hard times almost washed away in 1985 and then in 2016. But they are strong peoples in that town. I have relatives a Great Aunt and A Great Uncle that were there most of there lives. Perry and Lucy King Price two God Lovin people. My Cousin Paul and his wife Sharon Greathouse were born and died in Richwood. Paul was one of the best Mountain Dulcimer players who ever lived. He was also s mechanic at Richwood Chevy. One of the coldest recorded Temps in West Virginia was recorded at 47 Below Zero. That was back when they were cutting timber in the mountains by hand. Keep up the great videos brother the Lord loves what you are doing.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I love traveling and being able to share my adventures with others. I love stopping in the towns and Richwood was a great stop. The people I talked to that day were great. Thank you for sharing your history of the town. I loved reading this. It is great to hear personal history and family history of the places I visit. Thank you.
My dad and his family were from Richwood. Grandmother was a Hinkle and they had a place on Hinkle Mountain. She worked for years at Dietz’s, might have been related to the Spencer’s. As a child, I spent many days in Richwood. Dad and I used to go eat at a little diner down and around the corner from Deitz’s. Spent many hot days in the Cherry River sliding down the huge rocks. Good memories. Thanks for posting this!
Thank you for sharing this. I love to hear the stories about the towns and areas. I really enjoyed visiting Richwood. Thanks for sharing your memories. It was great reading this.
I remember the Hinkles and Hinkle Mt. Wasn't there a radio station up there? I'm not from Richwood but my best friend in jr and sr high had a grandmother who lived on Walnut St. I spent weeks there in several summers. Love the town still.
Brown meat market grocery store and the Star Theater were owned by my grandparents. Richwood will always be home. I lived on Oakford Ave. and on Walnut St. Wonderful times.
Thank you for that cool information. I always like to find out about connections and history of places I visit. I had a great time visiting Richwood and look forward to going back. Thank you.
I have not read through all the comments at this point, but I just saw that you showed the Deitz-Spencer building. When I was a kid, and long before that, it was a department store...actually a semi-high end department store where you could get all kinds of things. Some of the owners of the store were distant family to me. You could get on-site tailored suits, high end clothing, tailored shoes, and a lot of other things at this store when it was in its prime. It was a very high-end store, and I was sad to see it go several years ago. The Deitz and Spencer families were very prominent families in the community at that time. Most passed away and the stores along with it. You also showed the Vitello store shortly before it and it was the same way. Richwood used to be a very thriving community. I wish that we could bring it back to its once glory. Some old locals have been trying and donating money to the community, even buying old properties and trying to revitalize the town. It has been working to a certain degree because we've seen a slight influx of tourism, but there is still a lot more to be done. I'm a native of Richwood and do everything I can to help the town, but it's been hard because of how "remote" we are relative to present day. Most younger people have had to move away for work, but I know there are a lot of those people that are giving back to the community from afar, as I am. There are also a lot of people that have moved away for their jobs that have came back and invested in the town by opening restaurants, pharmacies, convenience stores, etc. It is such a quaint and beautiful town that we do not want to lose. If you were to ever visit the town, I guarantee that you would feel at home because of the hospitality that everyone in that small town gives you. If you come once, you will most likely come back and visit!!
Thank so much for all of this. I love hearing about the history and the personal connections. The people I talked to when I visited were wonderful. It's heartwarming to hear that people are giving back to the town. It is a very cool place to visit. I'm looking forward to coming back and visiting this wonderful town again. Thanks again for sharing and giving this great insight on Richwood.
the 5 and dime on the left of the theater they had the most toys before hecks kaymart wall mart you walk in go down these wide wood steeps down into a lit up toy heaven
It is. In 2016 they had some very bad flooding and have done a nice job of recovering. They have more improvements scheduled. Very nice town and very friendly people.
There were some people walking around but I did not see many people on any of my stops that day except at the tire shop. I think many people are in a hurry and miss the beauty right in front of them. Walking around the town I realized that there was even more than I thought. Hopefully more people will stop and look around.
at 2:22 i can tell you about that place it was like an old ice crem paller it had old wood bar counter top and bar stools mirrers and wood booths to set in all of us school skippers had a hide out we carved our names in the booths all over we would drink coke from the glasses with ice and hide out in the booths for hours
@thetravelingunderwood me too. I went to high school at richwood high. And one of my friends dads owned the loft above and I spent time there. So always got to see inside. But nothing has ever changed or moved into the place since deitz and spencers.
How can you make a video on Richwood and not mention its most famous past resident, Jim Comstock. His writings in the West Virginia Hillbilly were some of the best literature to come out of West Virginia.
I was born in Richwood in the old Sacred Heart Hospital in 1964, raised Fayetteville WV, I am very proud of being born a WV Mountaineer, But currently slumming in Lexington KY. I have been back to WV many times and attended the Richwood Ramp Festival in 2022.
I love hearing people's stories, especially enjoy hearing about being born in a small town. I am also proud of being from West Virginia. A wonderful state with great scenery and wonderful towns like Richwood. I enjoyed my visit there and was able to talk to some very nice people. I'm glad you are able to get back to the state some. Thank you for watching and commenting.
My father was born there in 1934, I must visit some day, nice video, thx.
Thank you. It is cool to hear people’s connections to areas. Richwood is a cool town and the people there were wonderful.
My dad was also born there, 1932. His mom was a Hinkle. I bet our fathers knew each other.
My hometown. Deitz Spencer was a high end clothing store on one end and a high end shoe store in the other. At one time, in 1966, after I had graduated from RHS, I worked at the shoe store. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you for the history of the building. It sounds like it was a great store. I am happy that this video brought back memories. Thanks for the comment and for watching the video.
I have a delivery in Richwood I drive down that street every night and see the old store always wondered what it was
Richwood Nicholas County what a great town.
Yes they have had the hard times almost washed away in 1985 and then in 2016.
But they are strong peoples in that town. I have relatives a Great Aunt and A Great Uncle that were there most of there lives.
Perry and Lucy King Price two God Lovin people. My Cousin Paul and his wife Sharon Greathouse were born and died in Richwood.
Paul was one of the best Mountain Dulcimer players who ever lived.
He was also s mechanic at Richwood Chevy.
One of the coldest recorded Temps in West Virginia was recorded at 47 Below Zero.
That was back when they were cutting timber in the mountains by hand.
Keep up the great videos brother the Lord loves what you are doing.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I love traveling and being able to share my adventures with others. I love stopping in the towns and Richwood was a great stop. The people I talked to that day were great. Thank you for sharing your history of the town. I loved reading this. It is great to hear personal history and family history of the places I visit. Thank you.
My dad and his family were from Richwood. Grandmother was a Hinkle and they had a place on Hinkle Mountain. She worked for years at Dietz’s, might have been related to the Spencer’s. As a child, I spent many days in Richwood. Dad and I used to go eat at a little diner down and around the corner from Deitz’s. Spent many hot days in the Cherry River sliding down the huge rocks. Good memories. Thanks for posting this!
Thank you for sharing this. I love to hear the stories about the towns and areas. I really enjoyed visiting Richwood. Thanks for sharing your memories. It was great reading this.
I remember the Hinkles and Hinkle Mt. Wasn't there a radio station up there? I'm not from Richwood but my best friend in jr and sr high had a grandmother who lived on Walnut St. I spent weeks there in several summers. Love the town still.
Brown meat market grocery store and the Star Theater were owned by my grandparents.
Richwood will always be home. I lived on Oakford Ave. and on Walnut St. Wonderful times.
Thank you for that cool information. I always like to find out about connections and history of places I visit. I had a great time visiting Richwood and look forward to going back. Thank you.
Amazing video of my town. Richwood will forever stand strong.
Thank you. I loved visiting Richwood and look forward to going back. I could tell the strength of Richwood from the people I talked to.
I have not read through all the comments at this point, but I just saw that you showed the Deitz-Spencer building. When I was a kid, and long before that, it was a department store...actually a semi-high end department store where you could get all kinds of things. Some of the owners of the store were distant family to me. You could get on-site tailored suits, high end clothing, tailored shoes, and a lot of other things at this store when it was in its prime. It was a very high-end store, and I was sad to see it go several years ago. The Deitz and Spencer families were very prominent families in the community at that time. Most passed away and the stores along with it. You also showed the Vitello store shortly before it and it was the same way. Richwood used to be a very thriving community. I wish that we could bring it back to its once glory. Some old locals have been trying and donating money to the community, even buying old properties and trying to revitalize the town. It has been working to a certain degree because we've seen a slight influx of tourism, but there is still a lot more to be done. I'm a native of Richwood and do everything I can to help the town, but it's been hard because of how "remote" we are relative to present day. Most younger people have had to move away for work, but I know there are a lot of those people that are giving back to the community from afar, as I am. There are also a lot of people that have moved away for their jobs that have came back and invested in the town by opening restaurants, pharmacies, convenience stores, etc.
It is such a quaint and beautiful town that we do not want to lose. If you were to ever visit the town, I guarantee that you would feel at home because of the hospitality that everyone in that small town gives you. If you come once, you will most likely come back and visit!!
Thank so much for all of this. I love hearing about the history and the personal connections. The people I talked to when I visited were wonderful. It's heartwarming to hear that people are giving back to the town. It is a very cool place to visit. I'm looking forward to coming back and visiting this wonderful town again. Thanks again for sharing and giving this great insight on Richwood.
I lived here when I was a kid, played football at Cherry River Elementary
I miss eating at the Iron Skillet!
Thank you for sharing your story. I love hearing about someone's connection to an area.
the 5 and dime on the left of the theater they had the most toys before hecks kaymart wall mart you walk in go down these wide wood steeps down into a lit up toy heaven
Thanks for the information. Sounds like a pretty cool store. I would have loved to see all those toys.
Deitz-Spencer used to be an old department store from what i know it closed down in the mid 80s early 90s
Thank you for the information. I would have loved to see it when it was opened. Looks like it was a pretty cool store. Thanks for watching.
Looks like a nice small town 😎
It is. In 2016 they had some very bad flooding and have done a nice job of recovering. They have more improvements scheduled. Very nice town and very friendly people.
My brother in law managed GC Murphy store there in early😮 70's
That is cool. I love finding out more about Richwood. I enjoyed my time there. Thank you.
Best trout fishing ever
I’ll have to tell some of my friends about this. I know people who are always looking for new places to fish.
Cool, i live and work in NC but i have a house in Quinwood WV, its SO quiet there!!
Thank you. I love traveling through this area. There are some cool and quiet areas in West Virginia.
Deity & Spencer's was our version of a highend department store.
Thank you for this information. I would have loved to have seen it when it was open. Sounds like a very cool store.
Nice t shirt Richwood,,, what do you think why no one is around….
Walking this nice town
There were some people walking around but I did not see many people on any of my stops that day except at the tire shop. I think many people are in a hurry and miss the beauty right in front of them. Walking around the town I realized that there was even more than I thought. Hopefully more people will stop and look around.
Very Cool
The town and the people were great.
Nice
Thank you. Richwood is a great place to visit.
Very different compared to what you showed us this morning.
Yes it is. It was really cool walking around this town. I’m looking forward to going back.
at 2:22 i can tell you about that place it was like an old ice crem paller it had old wood bar counter top and bar stools mirrers and wood booths to set in all of us school skippers had a hide out we carved our names in the booths all over we would drink coke from the glasses with ice and hide out in the booths for hours
hot dogs slaw dogs two for a buck all over town chips in the little bags when you actually got some in the bag for 50 cents
Thank you for the information. Sounds like another cool place and I love the stories of your time there.
Sounds like my type of place.
My mom said she bought her first pair of jeans at deitz and spencers.
That’s pretty cool. I would have loved to see that store when it was opened.
@thetravelingunderwood me too. I went to high school at richwood high. And one of my friends dads owned the loft above and I spent time there. So always got to see inside. But nothing has ever changed or moved into the place since deitz and spencers.
@@saramcclung4205 That’s cool. I think it is great you got to see inside it.
I live in richwood
That's cool. I enjoy visiting Richwood and had a great time the day I was recording.
How can you make a video on Richwood and not mention its most famous past resident, Jim Comstock. His writings in the West Virginia Hillbilly were some of the best literature to come out of West Virginia.
Thank you for the information. I was familiar with the name but did not realize he was from Richwood.
Jim Comstock was so well known. I met him while I stayed in Richwood. His books are online to buy.
0:13 i saw my school
That's pretty cool. I'm glad I was able to get that on the video.